Guyana
Guyana: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Guyana on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event3.6 km²4 h ago34 km SE of Lethem, Guyana
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
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Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
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Forecast for the area around: Georgetown. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Georgetown
- Tomorrow: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Georgetown
Forecast for the area around: Guyana. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Guyana
- 4 h agoWildfire near Lethem, Guyana – active3.6 km² · 34 km SE of Lethem, Guyana
- 4 h agoWildfire near Georgetown, Guyana – active4.7 km² · 12 km SW of Georgetown, Guyana
- 5 h agoWildfire near Georgetown, Guyana – active3.2 km² · 45 km S of Georgetown, Guyana
- 5 h agoWildfire near Georgetown, Guyana – active4.9 km² · 39 km SSW of Georgetown, Guyana
- 5 h agoWildfire near Linden, Guyana – active8.5 km² · 92 km WSW of Linden, Guyana
- 5 h agoWildfire near Corriverton, Guyana – active9.3 km² · 28 km W of Corriverton, Guyana
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Guyana
Guyana has recorded 11 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M5.3 in 1976.
Satellites have detected 14 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 314 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
11 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M5.3.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 99 km NNW of Mabaruma, Guyana | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 82 km WNW of Mabaruma, Guyana | 33.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 84 km NW of Mabaruma, Guyana | 15.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 77 km E of Mabaruma, Guyana | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 99 km NNW of Mabaruma, Guyana | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 220 km NNE of Mabaruma, Guyana | 77.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 88 km NNE of Mabaruma, Guyana | 35.4 km | |
| 4.0 | 218 km NNE of Mabaruma, Guyana | 10.0 km | |
| 3.8 | 118 km NW of Mabaruma, Guyana | 35.1 km | |
| 3.8 | 181 km NNE of Mabaruma, Guyana | 33.0 km | |
| 3.8 | 195 km NNE of Mabaruma, Guyana | 33.0 km | |
| 3.7 | 146 km NNE of Mabaruma, Guyana | 33.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2021 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2013 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2009 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2007 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2006 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1990 | 2 | M3.8 |
| 1988 | 1 | M3.7 |
| 1976 | 1 | M5.3 |
Wildfires
14 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 314 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 km² | 34 km SE of Lethem, Guyana | Active | |
| 4.7 km² | 12 km SW of Georgetown, Guyana | Active | |
| 3.2 km² | 45 km S of Georgetown, Guyana | Active | |
| 4.9 km² | 39 km SSW of Georgetown, Guyana | Active | |
| 8.5 km² | 92 km WSW of Linden, Guyana | Active | |
| 9.3 km² | 28 km W of Corriverton, Guyana | Active | |
| 66 km² | 45 km WNW of New Amsterdam, Guyana | Active | |
| 5.8 km² | 147 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana | Active | |
| 314 km² | 19 km NNW of Corriverton, Guyana | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 30 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana | Active |
Show all (66)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 km² | 31 km E of Lethem, Guyana | Active | |
| 17 km² | 11 km SW of Rose Hall, Guyana | Active | |
| 4.9 km² | 43 km NE of Linden, Guyana | Active | |
| 24 km² | 18 km WSW of Rosignol, Guyana | Active | |
| 3.2 km² | 39 km WNW of New Amsterdam, Guyana | Active | |
| 10 km² | 21 km SSW of Georgetown, Guyana | Active | |
| 70 km² | 20 km NW of Rosignol, Guyana | Active | |
| 4.5 km² | 18 km SW of Rosignol, Guyana | Active | |
| 8.7 km² | 6 km SW of Rosignol, Guyana | Active | |
| 9.3 km² | 33 km SE of Georgetown, Guyana | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 68 km SSW of Linden, Guyana | Active | |
| 5.5 km² | 37 km WSW of Skeldon, Guyana | Active | |
| 27 km² | 15 km S of New Amsterdam, Guyana | Active | |
| 15 km² | 94 km SW of Skeldon, Guyana | Active | |
| 3.3 km² | 56 km SE of Linden, Guyana | Active | |
| 8.9 km² | 86 km SSE of Linden, Guyana | Active | |
| 8.1 km² | 16 km SSW of Skeldon, Guyana | Active | |
| 3.6 km² | 120 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana | Active | |
| 13 km² | 32 km ENE of Lethem, Guyana | Active | |
| 8.2 km² | 49 km ENE of Lethem, Guyana | Active | |
| 6.3 km² | 31 km WSW of Skeldon, Guyana | Active | |
| 7.7 km² | 32 km WSW of Skeldon, Guyana | Active | |
| 4.0 km² | near Lethem, Guyana | Active | |
| 9.9 km² | 7 km ENE of Linden, Guyana | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 9 km NE of Linden, Guyana | Active | |
| 5.0 km² | 49 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 55 km WSW of Skeldon, Guyana | Active | |
| 4.5 km² | 15 km ENE of Linden, Guyana | Active | |
| 5.7 km² | 6 km NE of New Amsterdam, Guyana | Active | |
| 9.7 km² | 35 km NW of New Amsterdam, Guyana | Active | |
| 4.5 km² | 16 km SSW of Georgetown, Guyana | Active | |
| 5.7 km² | 45 km NW of Georgetown, Guyana | Active | |
| 6.3 km² | 30 km NW of New Amsterdam, Guyana | Active | |
| 5.3 km² | 6 km SSW of New Amsterdam, Guyana | Active | |
| 4.0 km² | 6 km WSW of Skeldon, Guyana | Active | |
| 7.1 km² | 15 km SSE of Rose Hall, Guyana | Active | |
| 3.3 km² | 29 km S of Georgetown, Guyana | Active | |
| 3.8 km² | 98 km SE of Lethem, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 6.2 km² | 89 km SE of Lethem, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 7.3 km² | 38 km SSW of New Amsterdam, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 7.1 km² | 39 km SE of Georgetown, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 9.7 km² | 10 km W of Georgetown, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 118 km SSE of Linden, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 3.5 km² | 44 km SE of Georgetown, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | 18 km WNW of Mahdia, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 4.0 km² | 7 km NW of Anna Regina, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 3.4 km² | 118 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 3.8 km² | 108 km SE of Lethem, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 5.8 km² | 19 km NNE of Lethem, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 6.5 km² | 42 km ESE of Georgetown, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 146 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 4.1 km² | 33 km S of Georgetown, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 4.3 km² | 194 km NE of Paradise, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 66 km SSW of Mahdia, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 56 km SE of Linden, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 53 km SE of Linden, Guyana | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 314 km² | 19 km NNW of Corriverton, Guyana | Active | |
| 70 km² | 20 km NW of Rosignol, Guyana | Active | |
| 66 km² | 45 km WNW of New Amsterdam, Guyana | Active | |
| 27 km² | 15 km S of New Amsterdam, Guyana | Active | |
| 24 km² | 18 km WSW of Rosignol, Guyana | Active | |
| 18 km² | 66 km SSW of Mahdia, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 11 km SW of Rose Hall, Guyana | Active | |
| 15 km² | 94 km SW of Skeldon, Guyana | Active | |
| 14 km² | 56 km SE of Linden, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 32 km ENE of Lethem, Guyana | Active | |
| 12 km² | 118 km SSE of Linden, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 146 km SSE of Lethem, Guyana | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 21 km SSW of Georgetown, Guyana | Active | |
| 10 km² | 53 km SE of Linden, Guyana | Inactive |